- Ideal for softwoods where a fine finish is required, the upcut prevents burning in plunge cuts.
- Up-cut spiral tools will give a fine finish and have long shanks.
- Also suitable for non-ferous metals and are designed to plunge and machine or mill lateral slots.
- All aluminium tooling should be used with a coolant, wax stick or lubricant.
- Material should be securely clamped.